Alternative route Algarve

[benimardriver]

Just arrived in the algarve at albefura. Found too busy with tourists and with Easter holidays coming up . Can anyone recommend an alternative . We have come down from the north of Portugal following the coast which was beautiful with plenty of quite beaches stretching miles . Is the inland from algarve worth visiting

Thanks

 

[DavidCh]

This is the right time of year for the Alantejo not too hot. Our plan for this year is to follow the N2 north from Faro.

Having said that all the smaller aires away from the coast are empty where we are in Lagoa. I think you will be fine going further West and not expect to park on the beach.

https://www.visitportugal.com/en/content/north-south-portugal-along-national-road-2

 

[Boringfrog]

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[Toady]

You can park for free around near the port area if you want to stay in the town. Not far to walk into the old town.

 

[benimardriver]

Thanks we parked up above marina and it was quiet . Going to head west to Sagris and then look at going inland and north . We need dog friendly beaches and from the feel of it we will be lucky to find many along the algarve south coast .
I think we may just have missed the out of season best time to visit now seeing Airline transfer coaches in town

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[The Boofles]

Western Algarve is always quieter. Eastern Algarve also an option especially if you plan to head into Spain. Loads of quiet unspoiled dog friendly beaches in both directions.

 

[DavidCh]

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Monchique is wonderful this time of year and you get ‘dog friendly’ forests